Recipe of the Month

April Recipe of the Month:

Larabar Copycat Recipes . . .

For all bars:   (All recipes make 6 bars.)

Put all ingredients into a food processor and blend until it starts to clump (about 3-5 minutes.)  Dump out onto wax paper or parchment paper and press with hands into an approximate  5X8 rectangle.  Place into freezer for about 10 minutes to make firm. 

Remove from freezer and cut into 6 bars, wrap in plastic, label with tape or sticker labels, and store in fridge or freezer. 

They don't NEED to be in the fridge or freezer, but if they get too warm, like on hot summer days, they are hard to hold because they become soft. 

**In recipes calling for chocolate chips, form the rectangle and before putting it in the freezer, sprinkle the chips over the top of the rectangle and press into the mixture, then freeze.

Daily Nutrition Intake Comparrison Chart :

Calories           2000

Fat                   65 grams

Potassium        3500 mg

Carbs               300 grams

Fiber                25 grams

Sugar               40 grams

Protein             50 grams

Iron                 18 mg

OATMEAL RAISIN

2 c raisins

1 c nuts (any kind)

1 T coconut oil

¼ t salt

1/3 c rolled oats

¼ t vanilla

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           329

Fat                   16.3 grams

Potassium        509 mg

Carbs               46.7 grams

Fiber                3.6 grams

Sugar               29.7 grams

Protein            5.8 grams

Iron                 2 mg

CHOCOLATE CHIP

2 c raisins

1 c nuts (any kind)

1 T coconut oil

¼ t salt

¼ c rolled oats

**¼ c mini chocolate chips

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           362

Fat                   18.3 grams

Potassium        531 mg

Carbs               50.1 grams

Fiber                3.7 grams

Sugar               33.3 grams

Protein            6.2 grams

Iron                 2 mg

CRANBERRY CASHEW

1 ½ c raisins

½ c Craisins

1 c cashews

¼ c rolled oats

1 T coconut oil

¼ t salt

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           276

Fat                   13.2 grams

Potassium        420 mg

Carbs               39.4 grams

Fiber                2.7 grams

Sugar               23 grams

Protein            5.1 grams

Iron                 2.2 mg

PEANUT BUTTER

2 c raisins

1 c peanuts or mixed nuts

¼ c rolled oats

2 T peanut butter

¼ t salt (use less salt if nuts are heavily salted)

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           311

Fat                   13.8 grams

Potassium        563 mg

Carbs               45 grams

Fiber                4.4 grams

Sugar               29.9 grams

Protein            8.9 grams

Iron                 3 mg

EXTRA PROTEIN

2 c raisins
1 1/2 c nuts (any kind)

½ c rolled oats

¼ c chia seeds

1/2 T coconut oil

¼ t salt

¼ t vanilla

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           357

Fat                   18.1 grams

Potassium        550 mg

Carbs               50.2 grams

Fiber                5.5 grams

Sugar               29.7 grams

Protein            7.1 grams

Iron                 2 mg

CHOCOLATE MINT

2 c raisins

1 c nuts (any kind)

¼ c rolled oats

1 T coconut oil

2 t cocoa powder

1 packet Stevia

¼ t salt

¼ t vanilla

6 drops peppermint essential oil

**1/4 c mini chocolate chips

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           363

Fat                   18.4 grams

Potassium        546 mg

Carbs               50.4 grams

Fiber                3.9 grams

Sugar               33.3 grams

Protein            6.3 grams

Iron                 2 mg

RUM NUT

2 c raisins

1 c nuts (any kind)

1/3 c rolled oats

1 T coconut oil

¼ t salt

2 t rum flavoring

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           329

Fat                   16.3 grams

Potassium        509 mg

Carbs               46.7 grams

Fiber                3.6 grams

Sugar               29.7 grams

Protein             5.8 grams

Iron                 2 mg

APPLE CINNAMON

1 ½ c raisins

1 c nuts (any kind)

1 c dried apples

1 T coconut oil

½ t cinnamon

¼ t salt

¼ t vanilla

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           285

Fat                   15.9 grams

Potassium        422 mg

Carbs               36.5 grams

Fiber                3.1 grams

Sugar               44.4 grams

Protein            4.8 grams

Iron                 2 mg

APPLE LEMON BLUEBERRY

1 c raisins

1 c dried apples

½ c dried blueberries

1 c nuts (any kind)

1 T coconut oil

¼ t salt

¼ t vanilla

8 drops lemon essential oil

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           256

Fat                   15.9 grams

Potassium        340 mg

Carbs               28.7 grams

Fiber                2.9 grams

Sugar               18.4 grams

Protein            4.5 grams

Iron                 1.5 mg

ALMOND PEACH

2 c raisins

1 c dried peaches

1 c almonds or mixed nuts

1 T coconut oil

¼ t salt

¼ t almond extract

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           267

Fat                   10.5 grams

Potassium        528 mg

Carbs               44.4 grams

Fiber                3.9 grams

Sugar               31.6 grams

Protein            5.1 grams

Iron                 2 mg

  

LAVENDER CASHEW

2 c raisins

1 c cashews or mixed nuts

2 T rolled oats

½ T coconut oil

1 T lavender flower buds OR 2 drops lavender essential oil

¼ t salt

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           292

Fat                   12 grams

Potassium        497 mg

Carbs               26.9 grams

Fiber                2.6 grams

Sugar               29.8 grams

Protein            5.2 grams

Iron                 2.5 mg

 COCONUT CASHEW

2 c raisins

¾ c cashews

1 c coconut flakes, unsweetened

¼ c almonds

1 T coconut oil

¼ t salt

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           405

Fat                   23.1 grams

Potassium        487 mg

Carbs               48.7 grams

Fiber                5.4 grams

Sugar               30.9 grams

Protein            6.3 grams

Iron                 3 mg

ORANGE COCONUT

2 c raisins

1 c nuts (any kind)

½ c coconut flakes,

unsweetened

1 T coconut oil

¼ t salt

10 drops orange essential oil

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           372

Fat                   21.3 grams

Potassium        493 mg

Carbs               45.6 grams

Fiber                4.4 grams

Sugar               30.3 grams

Protein            5.9 grams

Iron                 2 mg

TROPICAL FRUIT

1 c raisins

½ c dried pineapple

½ c dried apricots

½ c coconut flakes, unsweetened

1 c macadamia nuts or cashews

2 T rolled oats

½ T coconut oil

¼ t salt

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           322

Fat                   23.7 grams

Potassium        318 mg

Carbs               28.6 grams

Fiber                4.8 grams

Sugar               18.6 grams

Protein            3.7 grams

Iron                 2 mg

CITRUS HEAVEN

2 c raisins

1 c nuts (any kind)

¼ c dried apples

¼ c rolled oats

½ T coconut oil

¼ t salt

8 drops orange essential oil

4 drops lemon essential oil

2 drops grapefruit essential oil

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           327

Fat                   16.2 grams

Potassium        510 mg

Carbs               46.6 grams

Fiber                3.6 grams

Sugar               30.2 grams

Protein            5.7 grams

Iron                 2 mg

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER

2 c raisins

1 c peanuts

¼ c rolled oats

2 T peanut butter

2 T cocoa powder

1 packet Stevia

¼ t salt

** ¼ c mini chocolate chips

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories           353

Fat                   16.1 grams

Potassium        634 mg

Carbs               30.2grams

Fiber                5.1 grams

Sugar               33.5 grams

Protein            9.8 grams

Iron                 4.5 mg

March Recipe of the Month:

Best Milk-Dunking Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

These are soft cookies with a crispy edge.  They soak up and hold the milk really well without breaking too quickly.  A wonderful mixture of salty, chocolatey goodness in a yummy texture. Mmmmmmm!

1 c butter, softened and only 1/2 way melted (about 30 seconds in the microwave)
1 1/2 c brown sugar
2 t vanilla
2 eggs

Cream all above ingredients together, then add:

3 c flour
1 t baking soda
1 t salt
1 c milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips (I like to use 1/2 & 1/2)

Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.  No longer!  Let side on cookie sheet about 10-15 minutes to cool, then remove.



February Recipe of the Month:



Tropical Romance

1 cup each of the following:

apricots, halved and pitted (if not in season - just use extra peaches)
peaches, halved and pitted
pineapple tidbits, drained
mangos, pitted, peeled, and diced
bananas, sliced
coconut flakes
cashews, salted

Toss with:

2 T pure maple syrup
1/4 t almond extract
1/4 t rum flavoring

This is a very romantic dish!